An aptly-named band and album was my reaction after my first listen. This is some tormented stuff alright, especially on the slower stuff where the vocals and instruments all sound like they were recorded on a descent to hell. This is kind of low-fi, and the material just wouldn't work without that – a clean sound would just kill the hellish atmosphere that you can feel throughout this slow, agonizing journey. If you like it raw, muddy and crushing, this is a safe bet. Haunting.